Wretched Excess Dept: A £250,000 Dog House
by Lloyd Alter, Toronto 
on 11.26.08
But hey, with the US$ so strong, thats only $ 382,469 and it is for two dogs, so that is a lot less per dog. So what if people are hungry or losing their jobs, let them build doghouses. Inside:
the dogs will sleep on sheepskin-lined, temperature-controlled beds, soothe their aches in an 18in-deep spa, howl along to a £150,000 sound system and watch dog-friendly programmes on a 52-inch plasma TV.Automatic dispensers will ensure that chilled, filtered water and deluxe dry food are always available.
The two dogs will each have a bedroom with large windows which overlook their own private playground. 'Dog-vision' webcams allow their owner to monitor their activity 24 hours a day, while climate control ensures they are kept warm.
It has been designed by leading architect Andy Ramus, and will be built from materials such as zinc, glass and limestone at the estimated cost of £250,000.A spokesman for Lower Mill Estate said: 'This is the first animal request we've had.
'People can design their own homes and this is a bit eccentric but it's really nice that someone appreciates their pets as much as this lady does.
'She's designed their quarters with all their needs at the fore.'
And no doubt is keeping the British economy humming. More at the Mail via ArchNewsNow
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Wow- My dogs would love this, so would my two kids-LOL
from a child author, Concord, Ca.
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A retina scanner? I was trying to hold my hate filled judgment, but that's the dumbest thing I've ever heard.
I believe the following statement is in order:
"The stupid! IT BURNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
I've seen some pretty excessive things that people do or give to their dogs but this has to be the most extreme.
And, given that dogs are social creatures they'd probably be happier curled up on a dog bed in the corner with the rest of the family!
Automated food and water dispensers, self-cleaning bowls, dog entertainment system on the plasma... Cool, now I never need to actually interact with my pets again!